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Trends that changed the world for better

Change is inevitable.We have been hearing that nothing is constant but only change. Sometimes change can be for good. Let us have alook at the trends that changed the world.

Bye, Bye Minis:-

Minis have paved way for maxis.Asfashion evolved, skirts and dresses became longer.In 1990’s, skirts and dresses replaced casual outfits and hip hop culture.British Designer Mary Quant,a pioneer inMini skirt,describes it as a way of rebelling.As fashion changed, minis changed to Maxi’s.

Punk Fashion:-

Thepunk scenein 1970 included hairstyle, cosmetics, jewellery and clothing.Punk lovers were usually found flaunting unkempt andmessy short hair,torn or tattered tees.This was their way of making a statement.

Power Dressing:-

Dressing in 1970’ssaw a new style also called aspower dressing.This dressing sawwomen and menwearingbusiness suits.It also suggested a way of authority when working in a male dominated profession. Though thistrend no longer exists,but it is still popular in a fashionable way.

Handbags:-

Gone are the days, whenhandbagsused to be vanity bags with built in mirror.In 50’s and 60’s handbagsbecame afashion statementrather than need.70’s, 80’s and 90’ssaw two types of handbags mainly for work and for outing.Today handbag is all about designers like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Prada among other designers.

Haircuts:-

20’s and 30’s saw short hairstyles for women.Women in 1940’swore their hair under the hat or tied it in a bun. Women also worescarves and hats or turbans in 1960’s.Men wore bowl cuts like beetles.In 1970, there came an evolution in men’shairstylesin the form ofMohawk, punk or colored hair.Today womenlike tokeep long tresseswithmiddle parting or wavy hairstyles.Menare seen experimenting with theirhairs like spikyor conservativeoffice look and long braided hair look.

Bikinis:-

One thing that evolved for thebetteris theswim suit or bikinis.During World War II, fabrics were rationed andwomen in Europeused towear bath suitsthat just showed enoughskin at the waist.One piece bikiniwas transformed intotwo piecesand over the years there aredesigner swim suits for all sizes.

Fashion is incomplete without the right shoes.Shoes have undergonedrastic changes since decades.From high and wide heeled shoe tolace up boots in 1920’s,shoes of all types jazzed up thefashion scene.In 1960,black sliponbootsmade withfaux leatherwas quite a rage.

Accessories:-

Accessorieshave always been a must have item inevery women’s closet.Lace accents,feathers, cloches and turbanshave been a popularaccessory for women. Men used fedoras,golf capsautomobile caps, panama hats as fashion statement.

Fashion trends have made a style statement over years. Trends make you and style defines fashion. Trends will come and go but it is important to be comfortable in our own skin.